Hypertension (high blood pressure) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied because the evidence did not show that she is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected renal cell carcinoma, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided that an additional examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected hypertension or any other factors.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection on all issues except nonservice-connected pension, which was also withdrawn.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding that the Veteran did not have exposure to herbicides during service and there was no evidence of such conditions within one year after separation. The claims were decided on the merits.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for high cholesterol is denied as the term 'disability' does not include laboratory findings such as elevated cholesterol levels.,Service connection for arthritis is denied because the preponderance of evidence shows that the condition is more likely related to aging and post-service occupational history rather than military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hearing loss, hypertension, right knee condition, brain condition, and an acquired psychiatric condition due to incomplete medical records. The Veteran's treatment records need to be obtained, including VA and private records from before 1998.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, TDIU, and DEA benefits due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% rating effective October 29, 2012. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a service connection claim for PTSD is granted. Service connection for hypertension and headache disability are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gouty arthritis, heart disorder, hypertension, and residuals of a hiatal hernia due to incomplete information regarding his Air National Guard service. The AOJ is instructed to verify his periods of active duty and obtain any additional service personnel records and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased initial evaluation for service-connected bilateral tinnitus is denied.,All other issues are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and type II diabetes mellitus were not shown to be related to service, and the Board has denied these claims.,The Veteran's nasal disorder (residuals of sinus surgery) and hypertension have been remanded for further development as they may be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied, while a 10% rating was granted for residuals of excision of a keratoma of the right foot.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability and TBI, but remanded the issue of hypertension secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for hearing loss is granted. Service connection for low back disability, allergic rhinitis, tinnitus, sleep apnea, hypertension, and ED are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, vasculitis secondary to hepatitis C, chronic renal insufficiency secondary to hepatitis C, and hypertension secondary to chronic renal insufficiency. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding her claimed sinusitis, heart/cardiovascular disability, hypertension, sleep disorder, and depression. The VA is required to provide a new examination or obtain medical opinions in order to determine if these conditions are related to her military service.

The Veteran's skin cancer, hypertension, and epilepsy are not service-connected due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Bilateral hearing loss is also remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA service and the relationship between his hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The appellant must provide additional records and the VA will verify the Veteran’s service and obtain personnel records.